When Knowledge was Criminalized

The history of the Islamic Golden Age glimmers with the genius of scholars, visionaries, and polymaths who, against the backdrop of medieval times, laid the foundations for many of the scientific and philosophical advancements we cherish today. Yet, this legacy is tinged with tragedy, for many of these brilliant minds endured exile, suspicion, and, in some cases, brutal oppression at …

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Roots Unshaken

The land that I call home is a peculiar one, indeed. Pakistan—this vast, intricate mosaic of four provinces, each with its own tongue, its own history, yet, a national language imposed on us that belongs to none. Urdu, an outsider, an uninvited guest, maybe brought forth with noble intentions, but still foreign to the soil beneath our feet. It does …

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